untersuchen
Translation
examined, investigated, inspected, researched
Examples
Die Ärzte untersuchten die Proben.
The doctors examined the samples.
Die Ergebnisse der untersuchten Proben waren negativ.
The results of the examined samples were negative.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to examine/investigate sb./sth. Der Arzt untersucht den Patienten.
((sth.)) ((for sth.)) to examine sth. for sth. Er untersucht das Blut auf Antikörper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prüfen (to check), analysieren (to analyze); Antonyms: ignorieren (to ignore).
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) and 'suchen' (to seek, search). It literally means 'to search under,' implying a thorough, in-depth examination.
Memory Tips
Picture a mechanic looking 'under' the hood of a car to 'search' for the problem.